I have been looking at two rifles recently and have narrowed it down to two choices. Both are package rifles with scopes. They are 30-06.

The Howa has a green stock that I think is a Hogue. It has a very nice recoil pad. I understand that these rifles have adjustable triggers and that is a plus. This rifle has a Nikko scope and the shop told me that they are good scopes. I had never heard of that brand before so do not know.

The Savage is also a package rifle and looks OK. The plastic stock sounds hollow when I tap it with my finger and it will not have the accutrigger. The scope is a Simmons.

The HOWA is $539 and the Savage is $399.

Which one would be the best choice for a hunting rifle. Accuracy of 1 inch at 100 yards would be adequate for what I need.

I have both and like both. The draw with the Savage is being able to switch barrels at home. The Howa is metric threads and is alot harder to do by the do it yourselfer. The Savage should also have the Accutrigger which is adjustable as well. Both should shoot MOA or better. Id handle both before purchase and go from there. The $140 you save on the Savage would give you more for good glass if you need it. Good Luck.

If you are willing to settle for 1 in as a group size, then either will do. For odds of having a better group then go with the Savage. I love a rifle that will shoot as good or better than I can shoot it. Bang-Flop

I have shot and really like both companies. It depends on what you plan to do with it. If you are ever going to rebarrel, go with the savage. If you care that it is made in America, go with the savage. If you are looking for and amazingly smooth action, and a little nicer trigger go with the howa. The savage will probably have the edge in accuracy, also I don't like hogue stocks. Regardless of which you choose I would buy the rifle and scope seperate and not get a package.

I have both. The Savage has been outstanding. It is a 7mm Rem Mag. It is a pre accu-trigger 110. Still shoots great after 13 years. My Howa has always been a tack driver and has a more traditional bolt and heavy barrel. The Savage has a stock like a 2x4. The Howa has a solid synthetic. If I'm talking accuracy, the Howa wins! The Savage is a great hunting rig, but the Howa is outstanding.

Not many aftermarket stocks available for the newer center feed Savages that I know of. That is the biggest weakness to the Savage line to me. Would love to change stocks on my 7-08 without paying the coin for a Stockade or McMillan